Feminist Literature – films – Podcasts.

There are always more books, podcast, films to add ~ Please consider this page an introduction to Gender Equality issues, feminism & feminist theory ~ not in-depth, not complete. The Weaving House will endeavour to keep adding to the list on this page. If you’ve suggestions please email them to theweavinghouse@gmail.com

The Weaving House donates Feminist literature to our local library in Wānaka ~ if this is something you or your organisation can do ~ please do. OTHERWISE ~ please order the books through your library, this is something you can do in NZ.

By the telling & retelling of Woman’s story we weave & have Women rising ~ We have all people rising.

Feminist podcasts to listen & recordings to watch.

From NZ…

On the Rag NZ – Listen to Alex Casey, Leonie Hayden and Michele A’Court tackle the past month in women, news and popular culture In New Zealand.

Leah McFall and the Suffragette medal ~we turn our attention to the Suffragette medal, which was awarded to Frances Parker, a New Zealander who fought for women’s suffrage in Britain. ~ She was imprisoned several times, in harsh and difficult conditions, for joining violent protests and even attempting to burn down buildings, including the cottage of Scotland’s national poet – Robert Burns. She went on a hunger strike in 1912 and 1914 and was subjected to force-feeding, which included physical abuse and indecent assault.

Unwrapping the Suffrage Petition ~ Gaining the vote was a battle hard won for New Zealand Women ~ Episode 1 of Beyond Kate RNZ ~ a visit to the petition, hear about the Woman whose name sits atop & looks at the lives of rural Women…

The Useful Woman ~ Episode 2 of Beyond Kate ~ explores politics, the realty of Women at the polling booths & Victorian attitudes that kept Women in the home.

Standing their ground ~ Episode 3 of Beyond Kate RNZ ~ explores property & divorce rights for Women, the age of consent & even the right for Women to wear what they want.. early social reforms still being discussed today.

Women Should Be Seen and Heard ~ Episode 6 of Beyond Kate. RNZ ~ while we acknowledge that women deserve to have an equal place in society, that doesn’t mean that women’s voices are truly being heard.

Fighting the Same Fight ~ Episode 8 of Beyond Kate RNZ ~ Girls can do anything … or so the saying goes. But although women now work in industries previously dominated by men, they still don’t have equal footing in society. Nowhere is this clearer than in the gender pay gap, which reflects where women are really at, and how their work is perceived and valued by society.

This great feminist speech by Jan Logie Meber of NZ Parliament on the state of Women’s representation in our nation must not go unheard –

Debbie Stoller: feminism and knitting – Debbie Stoller is the co-founder, co-publisher and editor-in-chief of BUST magazine in New York, and co-edited The BUST Guide to the New Girl Order and The BUST DIY Guide to Life. ~ In 1999, she formed a Stitch ‘n Bitch group to teach and encourage others to knit, which led to the 2003 bestseller, Stitch ‘n Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook, and four more Stitch ‘n Bitch titles.

In the Driving Seat – Not that long ago, women held all of the top-ranking positions in NZ. In this episode of the Eyewitness podcast series, we discover that this is far from the case now.

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka: ‘Patriarchy is bad for everybody ‘The head of UN Women talks about feminism, why gender data matters, and the state of women’s rights today.

Mothers Of Invention is a podcast on feminist climate change solutions from (mostly) women around the world.

The Danger of a single story ~ “our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.”

The Guilty Feminist Podcast – an award-winning podcast and live show hosted by Deborah Frances-White. We’re a supportive forum to discuss the big topics all 21st century feminists agree on, whilst confessing our “buts” – the insecurities, hypocrisies and fears that undermine our lofty principles.

Bitch media – We publish a new feminist podcast episode every week. Our hour-long show Popaganda digs deep on movies, books, TV, and media while Backtalk is a snappy conversation between two Bitch editors about the week’s pop culture.

Women’s Media Centre Live with Robin Morgan – a podcast based in the USA with an international perspective. Always intuitive and intelligent.

What would a Feminist Do? The Guardian – The Guardian’s Jessica Valenti brings you interviews, advice and real life stories from the front lines of feminism. She talks about everything from periods or lack there of, to cyberbullying, objectification, crafting an equal and egalitarian relationship, abortions and sex education. This is the place for women and men to share their questions and thoughts about everyday issues facing women and feminism.

Boys will be boys | Danny Blay ~With increasing concern over domestic violence levels in Australia he asks whether patriarchal cultures are not only failing women, but also failing men.

An excellent resource from ~ Women Deliver ~ this channel enables you to watch all the media coming from a world leading advocacy organisation for Women & girls ~ Women Deliver works to generate political commitment and financial investment for fulfilling Sustainable Development Goal 5—reducing maternal mortality and achieving universal access to reproductive health.

Films & TV –

‘Koha’ – Whina Cooper. The early life of Dame Whina Cooper, one of the most influential Māori leaders of the 20th century, is explored in the first episode of this two-part TVNZ profile. The inspirational leader of the 1975 Māori land march was born in Hokianga in 1897. She recalls her first protest at age 18, working with her people to improve their land (spurring them on with a whistle given to her by Sir Apirana Ngata) and becoming a pig breeder (with aid from Princess Te Puea). She also reminisces about a Tuhoe leader who gave new meaning to the idea of fiery oratory.

My Year With Helen ~ “The film conveys how tough it is to break the remaining glass ceilings. May it motivate future generations of women to keep at it!”

Period. End of Sentence ~ The film is a documentary about the deep-rooted stigma attached to menstruation in a rural village in India. It has prevented girls and young women from staying in education, worshipping in temples, and having access to basic sanitary products.

PadMan ~ It is based on the short story “The Sanitary Man of Sacred Land” in Twinkle Khanna’s book The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad, which is inspired by the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social activist from Tamil Nadu who introduced low-cost sanitary pads.

On The Basis of Sex ~ tells an inspiring and spirited true story that follows young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg culminating in a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a few centuries of gender discrimination.

Hidden Figures ~ A film about 3 African American Women who were the brains behind sending a U.S astronaut into space. It’s a film about Women, race & dreams, a film about not giving up, a film about being who you are.

He Named Me Malala ~ A portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai who was targeted by the Taliban and shot on her way home from school – this is an inspiring story of a young Woman who understands our voices are our most powerful weapons.

Free The Nipple ~Based on a true story, a film that follows New York city activists fighting for Gender Equality on the streets to the courts

Iron Jawed Angels ~ Tells the story of Women in the U.S with their struggle for the right to vote 1n 1920

Suffragette ~ A film depicting the lives of the ‘foot soldiers’ of the suffragette movement in the UK, a story of Women who risked everything for the vote.

Trapped ~ A documentary on the fight to keep safe abortion services in the U.S. Exposes the policy that are put in place to remove Women’s Rights.

The Ascent of Women ~ A four-part documentary series on the history of Women written & presented by Dr Amanda Foreman with the BBC

Consent – The Louise Nicholas Story – TVNZ OnDemand ~ The Louise Nicholas Story goes behind the headlines, emotion and outrage and reveals the true tale. Made with the support of NZ on Air